About this episode

Ben discusses the benefits and trials of cover crops with Dorset farmers and a seed expert.

Ben is joined by Sophie Gregory and Tom Gregory, Dorset farmers alongside Alex Pearson from DLF Seeds to discuss cover crops, what they are, their benefits and the trials that Tom and Sophie are undertaking on their farm.

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